Channel Islands the Solution
$1,129.00
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THE SOLUTION
🚚 Insured Surf Freight Specialised transit with full freight cover across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Packed in-house with heavy-duty protection. Free Click & Collect available at Southern Man or Rip Curl Ulladulla.
SKU: CITS
Categories: Boardsports, Surf, Surfboards
Tags: FCSII, BOARDSPORTS, SURF, SURFBOARDS, FUTURES, CITS, Channel Islands, 97818
Brand: Channel Islands
Description
Shop Crew Note: Classic Al Merrick template daily shortboard. Forward thickness distribution maximizes entry momentum, allowing surfers to navigate dead sections comfortably.
Level: intermediate, advanced
Wave Height: 1-3ft, 2-4ft, 4-6ft
Board Type: everyday
Material: polyester
Suggested Fins: FCS II Al Merrick (AM) PC Tri Set or Futures CI Upright
Built For: Small Wave Performance
The struggle of lackluster surf is real. So, Channel Islands created The Solution.
Blending glide, paddle power, and versatility, The Solution is Britt Merrick’s most adaptable small-wave template yet. A fuller outline with a rounded tail increases planing area and drive through flat sections, while a single-to-generous double concave keeps the board quick, lively, and free underfoot.
The Solution’s new rocker and outline are unlike anything else in the CI range – a fresh design that holds speed in weak surf yet still invites performance when the moment calls for it. A five-fin setup lets you tune how the board feels: ride as a thruster for tight, up-and-down turns; a quad for pure top-end speed; or a 2+1 for twin-fin glide and flow. Custom tail patches add strength where it counts most.
The Solution is exactly that – a true step-down shortboard for less-than-ideal surf, built for speed, flow, and performance when it’s anything but pumping. Designed to be ridden 2” shorter than your Better Everyday, The Solution sits perfectly at the lower end of your quiver – ready to solve whatever small-wave struggles you pull up on.
Delivery & Returns
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Surfboard Shipping Policy
Because surfboards are fragile, high-value cargo, we don't dump them into standard postal networks. To guarantee your board arrives pristine and ready for the water, we partner with specialized, fully insured surf couriers.
NSW, VIC, & QLD: Premium flat-rate delivery lines are active across major coastal routes.
Safe & Insured: Every board is packed in-house with heavy-duty protection and is fully insured against transit damage.
Click & Collect: Free local pickup is always available at our flagship Southern Man store or our Rip Curl Ulladulla concept store.
💡 Costs show actual heavily discounted commercial courier freight paths around Australia. Estimates map strictly to business days. Tracking details update automatically via email upon dispatch.
📦 Delivery Protocol
Own Freight: You are fully welcome to coordinate private pickup or couriers at your own risk.
⚡ Ulladulla Pick Up
Click & Collect: Select store pickup on checkout.
Ready Window: Hang tight until the crew verifies physical dimensions. Clearance takes between 30 mins to 3 business hours.
🔒 Returns Policy
Oversized Logistics: Due to complex freight setups, online surfboard sales cannot be exchanged or refunded unless verified as structurally faulty. Review choices carefully.
🟢 Live Southern Man Inventory Link
All Surfboards Shown Are In Stock! Our online store integrates with our shop's inventory rack system in real-time. If it shows on your screen, it is sitting in the shop right now. While 99% precise, human sorting issues happen—if there is any discrepancy, our floor staff will phone you immediately.
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